What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Tarka Line?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Tarka Line is to bus which costs £12 - £35 and takes 6h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Tarka Line?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Tarka Line is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Tarka Line?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Tarka Line station. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Rail Station via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Tarka Line?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Tarka Line. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Eggesford via Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Tarka Line?

The distance between Cardiff and Tarka Line is 138 miles. The road distance is 116.8 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Tarka Line without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Tarka Line without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 25m and costs £24 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Tarka Line?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Cardiff to Tarka Line, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Tarka Line bus from?

Cardiff to Tarka Line bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Tarka Line train from?

Cardiff to Tarka Line train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Cardiff to Tarka Line?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Tarka Line is to train via Bristol which takes 4h 25m and costs £24 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £35 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Cardiff to Tarka Line bus arrive?

Cardiff to Tarka Line bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Tarka Line train arrive?

Cardiff to Tarka Line train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Tarka Line?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Tarka Line is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Cardiff to Tarka Line.

Where can I stay near Tarka Line?

There are 698+ hotels available in Tarka Line.

Cardiff to Tarka Line - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cardiff to Tarka Line by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Bristol
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Eggesford
4h 25m
£25–77
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus StationUk940 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde StreetUkn49 / ...
6h 3m
£13–33
Drive 116.2 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Tarka Line116.2 mi
2h 16m
£30–42
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St DavidsCardiff Central - Exeter St Davids / ...
4h 43m
£52–88

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 136.9 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Tarka Line, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Tarka Line via Bristol Temple Meads, Exeter St Davids, and Eggesford in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Tarka Line via Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Rail Station in around 6h 3m.

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